Stephen's Speech
Acts 7:13-28Israel Oppressed in Egypt (Exodus 1:8-22)
Acts 7:15-19
The Birth and Adoption of Moses (Exodus 2:1-10)
Acts 7:20-22
The Rejection and Flight of Moses (Exodus 2:11-22)
Acts 7:23-28
What is the longest speech you've ever listened to? Was it exciting or boring? Why? What makes a speech or sermon interesting to you?
- God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
- We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?
- Why does Stephen spend the bulk of his history lesson talking about Moses? What parallels does he draw between Moses and Jesus? How does this relate to the charges against him in Acts 6:13-14 How does the quote in Acts 7:37 begin to turn the tables on his accuser regarding who is really rejecting Moses)?
- What were Stephen’s beliefs about Moses and the Law (vv. 22, 35-39, 53) and the Temple (vv. 41-50)?
- I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How can I apply it to my life this week?
- How do people hold on to religious rituals and heroes today, while missing the whole point of what those ceremonies and people represent?
- You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others by social media links at the bottom of this.
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